family immigration

Moving to a new country is exciting, but it can also be difficult—especially if you do not speak the language fluently. Many people worry that a language barrier will slow down their immigration process. However, you can take steps to make sure that language concerns...

There are several ways to obtain a green card, one of which is through marriage. If you are not a U.S. citizen but marry someone who is, they can help you obtain a green card so that you can become a permanent resident. However, you may be worried about the...

There has been a rather controversial ban on asylum in the United States for months now. In June 2024, the Biden administration said that asylum would not be allowed until fewer than 1,500 illegal entries were encountered by border patrol agents in a weekly timeframe....

You may have heard of the term “chain migration” without fully understanding what it means. Spewed from the mouths of some politicians, it can sound like it is a bad thing. But when used as intended, chain migration can be a very positive factor for new immigrants to...

President Joe Biden is using his executive authority to implement a new program that will allow about a half million undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to become legal permanent residents (green card holders). Eventually, if they choose, they can then apply for...

Coming to the United States is a promising journey for many people. It’s also one that comes with many challenges and changes. Knowing they have someone in the area who can help them through the transition may be beneficial for immigrants. If you’re the person they’ll...

Love knows no boundary. When you meet and fall in love with a foreign national, the U.S. immigration laws permit you to sponsor them for a green card so they can join you in the country. For this to happen, you have to be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, of...

Many immigrants who live in Kentucky and contribute to the community feel the constant fear of deportation. It is like walking under a storm cloud that could unleash at any moment. If something happens that makes you a target for deportation, you may have defense...

Marriage is one reason why the government will give someone a green card. The green card allows them to be a permanent resident so that they can continue to live with their spouse, who is already a U.S. citizen. We have already discussed some of the documentation that...